Field Merchandiser; part-time Bristol, CT

Job Overview

As a Field Merchandiser, you'll have the opportunity to work independently to showcase your organization and time management skills, your ability to establish retailer relationships, while being the face of Hallmark. You will collaborate with local store teams to optimize product placement and maintain inventory levels as well as support fellow team members with seasonal resets and installations, when needed. On occasion you may have the opportunity to work with other products from other companies in the stores that you service.

• Starting hourly pay rate: $17.00 to $18.00 depending on your skills and experience.
• Paid training, delivered through live, hands‑on instruction as well as virtual classroom training.
• Part‑time employees are offered voluntary benefits that include medical, dental, vision, etc.
• Eligible employees receive annual pay increases.
• Part‑time position with a variable schedule during the work week.
• Average weekly hours: 6 – 10 hours per week
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• Availability the week before and after major holidays, which may include weekends is required.
• Availability to support season changeovers, extended services, installations, and inventory support.

Physically demanding. Must continuously push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise, display fixtures up to 30 pounds throughout the day and up to 50 pounds on occasion. Requires kneeling, squatting, walking, standing, climbing stairs, and step ladders.

• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to grasp, pull, lift, and carry products up to 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Able to operate a digital handheld device.
• Access to a Wi‑Fi network and the Internet.
• Consistent transportation to travel to and between assigned stores as scheduled.

Part‑time employees with a work schedule less than 30 hours have access to voluntary benefits, including dental, vision, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and minimum essential coverage (preventive care).

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment.

Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrates in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification, and successfully passing a pre‑employment background check.

Hallmark is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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